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Nothing Else
Comes Close.
Experience the “VK” Difference
Whether playing the double-manual VK-88, the VK-8 or the
tabletop VK-8M, you'll get the most accurate re-creation
of a vintage organ, thanks to Roland's acclaimed "Virtual
®
ToneWheel" technology and COSM Amp Modeling. In fact,
every aspect of the VK-Series is designed to take you back —
from the quick-firing waterfall keyboards ( VK-88 / VK-8) to the
traditional panel layout, harmonic bars and luxurious wooden
cabinets. And with a choice of three models, it’s never been
easier to put a vintage organ in your rig.
Nothing Else
Comes Close.
Experience the “VK” Difference
Whether playing the double-manual VK-88, the VK-8 or the
tabletop VK-8M, you'll get the most accurate re-creation
of a vintage organ, thanks to Roland's acclaimed "Virtual
®
ToneWheel" technology and COSM Amp Modeling. In fact,
every aspect of the VK-Series is designed to take you back —
from the quick-firing waterfall keyboards ( VK-88 / VK-8) to the
traditional panel layout, harmonic bars and luxurious wooden
cabinets. And with a choice of three models, it’s never been
easier to put a vintage organ in your rig.
VK-88 Specifications
VK-8 Specifications
■ Keyboard • Upper: 61 keys (Waterfall keyboard with velocity and aftertouch) • Lower: 61 keys (Waterfall keyboard with velocity)
■ Sound Generator • Organ: Virtual ToneWheel • Orchestral Tones: PCM ■ Part • Organ: 3 parts (Upper, Lower, Pedal) • Orchestral Tones:
3 parts (Upper, Lower, Pedal) ■ Maximum Polyphony • Organ: Full Polyphony • Orchestral Tones: 128 voices ■ Organ • Tone Wheel:
VINTAGE 1, VINTAGE 2, SOLID, CLEAN, Leakage Level, Click Level • Vibrato and Chorus: V-1, V-2, V-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 • Percussion: SECOND,
THIRD, SOFT, SLOW • AMP Simulator: TYPE I, TYPE II, TYPE III, TYPE IV • Overdrive: Tone • Reverb: ROOM, HALL, CHURCH, SPRING,
Reverb Level • D BEAM: CRESCENDO, ROTARY SPEED, RING MODULATOR, TONE WHEEL BRAKE, SPRING SHOCK ■ Orchestral Tones
• Upper: STRINGS, LARGE CHOIR, GOSPEL CHOIR, SYNTH PAD, BRASS, WOOD WINDS, JAZZ SCAT, ACCORDION • Lower&Pedal: PIANO,
E.PIANO 1, E.PIANO 2, CLAVI, VIBES, HARPSICHORD, A.BASS, E.BASS • Effect: Chorus, Reverb ■ Internal Memory • Registration
Memory: 64 (User Memory) ■ Connectors • INPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type • MIX OUTPUT Jacks (L, R): XLR 3-32
type • MIX OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type • ORGAN OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type
• ORCHESTRAL OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type • PHONES Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type • EXPRESSION PEDAL
Jack • HOLD PEDAL Jack • CONTROL PEDAL 1 Jack • CONTROL PEDAL 2 Jack • MIDI Connectors (IN, PEDAL IN, OUT) • PK IN Connector
• ROTARY TONE CABINET Connector • AC Inlet ■ Power AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V ■ Power Consumption 55 W ■ Finish • Top Panel:
Simulated Walnut • Side Panel: Natural Wood Walnut Finish ■ Dimensions [VK-88] 1,184 (W) x 590 (D) x 199 (H) mm / 46-5/8 (W) x
23-1/4 (D) x 7-7/8 (H) inches [VK-88 including Music Rest] 1,184 (W) x 590 (D) x 383 (H) mm / 46-5/8 (W) x 23-1/4 (D) x 15-1/8 (H)
inches [VK-88 + KS-88] 1,184 (W) x 590 (D) x 946 (H) mm / 46-5/8 (W) x 23-1/4 (D) x 37-1/4 (H) inches [VK-88 including Music Rest
+ KS-88] 1,184 (W) x 590 (D) x 1,130 (H) mm / 46-5/8 (W) x 23-1/4 (D) x 44-1/2 (H) inches ■ Weight [VK-88] 39 kg / 86 lbs [KS-88]
23 kg / 50 lbs 12 oz [BNC-88] 20 kg / 44 lbs 2 oz [RKS-88] 9 kg / 19 lbs 14 oz ■ Accessories Owner's Manual, Edit Mode Quick
Reference, Music Rest, Rear Cover, Screw Set, Cord Clamp, PK Cable, Power Cord
■ Keyboard Waterfall 61 keys (with velocity) ■ Sound Generator • Organ: Virtual ToneWheel • Other Tones: PCM ■Part Upper Organ,
Lower Organ, Pedal Organ, Other Tones ■ Maximum Polyphony • Organ: Full Polyphony • Orchestral: 64 voices ■ Organ • Tone Wheel:
VINTAGE 1, VINTAGE 2, CLEAN, Leakage Level • Vibrato and Chorus: V-1, V-2, V-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 • Percussion: SECOND, THIRD, SOFT,
SLOW • AMP Simulator: TYPE I, TYPE II, TYPE III • Overdrive: Tone • Reverb: ROOM, HALL, CHURCH, SPRING, Reverb Level • D BEAM:
CRESCENDO, ROTARY SPEED, RING MODULATOR, TONE WHEEL BRAKE, SPRING SHOCK ■ Other Tones PIANO, ELECTRIC PIANO 1,
ELECTRIC PIANO 2, STRINGS, JAZZ SCAT, CHOIR, SYNTH, BRASS • Effect: Chorus, Reverb ■ Internal Memory • Preset Memory:
64 (User Memory) ■ Connectors MIDI Connectors (KEYBOARD IN, PEDAL IN, OUT), HOLD PEDAL Jack, EXPRESSION PEDAL Jack,
CONTROL PEDAL Jack, OUTPUT Jack (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type, PHONES Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, ROTARY
TONE CABINET Connector, AC Inlet ■ Power AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V ■ Power Consumption 15 W ■ Finish • Top Panel:
Simulated Walnut • Side Panel: Natural Wood Walnut Finish ■ Dimensions 1,160 (W) x 344 (D) x 109 (H) mm / 45-11/16 (W) x 13-9/16
(D) x 4-5/16 (H) inches ■ Weight 14.5 kg / 32 lbs ■ Accessories Owner’s Manual, Edit Mode Quick Reference, Power Cord
■VK-8 Rear Panel
■VK-88 Rear Panel
VK-8M Specifications
■ Sound Generator Virtual ToneWheel ■ Part Upper Organ, Lower Organ, Pedal Organ ■ Maximum Polyphony Full Polyphony ■ Organ
• Tone Wheel: VINTAGE 1, VINTAGE 2, CLEAN, Leakage Level • Vibrato and Chorus: V-1, V-2, V-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 • Percussion: SECOND,
THIRD, SOFT, SLOW • AMP Simulator: TYPE I, TYPE II, TYPE III, TYPE IV • Overdrive: Tone • Reverb: ROOM, HALL, CHURCH, SPRING,
Reverb level • D BEAM: CRESCENDO, ROTARY SPEED, RING MODULATOR, TONE WHEEL BRAKE, SPRING SHOCK, GLISSANDO ■ Internal
Memory • Registration Memory: 36 (User Memory) ■ Connectors • OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type • INPUT Jacks
(L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type • PHONES Jack: Stereo miniature phone type • EXPRESSION PEDAL Jack • MIDI Connectors (IN,
OUT) • AC ADAPTOR Jack (DC 9V) ■ Power Supply AC Adaptor (PSB-1U) ■ Power Consumption 700 mA ■ Finish • Side Panel: Natural
Wood Walnut Finish ■ Dimensions 233 (W) x 275 (D) x 77 (H) mm / 9-3/16 (W) x 10-7/8 (D) x 3-1/16 (H) inches ■ Weight 1.7 kg /
3 lbs 12 oz ■ Accessories Owner's Manual, Edit Mode Quick Reference, AC Adaptor, AC Cable
■VK-8M Rear Panel
KC-1000
Stereo Mixing Keyboard
Amplifier
The Ultimate Organ Amp
Add Roland’s KC-1000 Stereo Mixing Keyboard Amplifier, and you’ll get 310 watts of powerful
sound with unique RSS® ambient effects, split-frequency compression and an innovative
7-speaker design. A dedicated Organ input uses Roland’s RSS and COSM technologies to
create realistic tone cabinet reverberation — perfect for use with the VK-Series.
Options
BKT-8
Bracket Kit
(for VK-8M)
BNC-88
PDS-15
Organ Bench (for VK-88)
KS-12
Keyboard Stand (for VK-8)
PK-5 Dynamic MIDI Pedal
EV-5 Expression Pedal
Pad Stand
(for VK-8M)
KC-500
RKS-88
External Speaker Rack Kit (for VK-88)
This kit lets you mount a pair of DS-50A or
DS-30A monitors to the KS-88 stand behind
the included cloth cover.
By purchasing the optional BKT-8
Bracket Kit, you can mount the VK-8M
on Roland’s PDS-15 Stand for easy
access on stage or in the home studio.
DP-8 Damper Pedal
DP-2 Pedal Switch
FS-5U Foot Switch
KC-500/300/100/60
Mixing Keyboard Amplifier
Once a musical instrument generates sound vibrations, it reaches the human ear through various mediating objects, each of which significantly affects the sound. The material and configuration of the instrument, the electric/electronic/magnetic amplifying
system, the air and the reverberation of the room all affect the final sound. Sound modeling, the latest DSP technology, "virtually" reconstructs these objects. Roland's breakthrough Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) uses the advantages of
multiple modeling methods and succeeds in accurately emulating existing sounds, as well as producing sounds that have never before been created.
Visit us online at www.Roland.com
All specifications and appearances are subject to change.
All trademarks used in this catalog are the property of their respective companies.
Printed in Japan MAR. 2003 RAM-3670 PBL-GEN-SE BG-3
Our Most Complete Organ Lineup Ever !
Re-creating the sound of a classic
Tone wheels are the actual moving parts that
define the sound of an organ. And these
sounds varied depending on the year the tone
wheels were made. To have an instrument that
could simulate all of these different tone wheel
types would be an organ player’s dream!
Fortunately, Roland’s Virtual ToneWheel
Modeling can accurately re-create the sound
of several tone wheel types. The VK-8 and
VK-8M feature three popular tone wheels
(Vintage 1, Vintage 2 and
Clean), while the
flagship VK-88 adds a
fourth choice (Solid) to
■ Wheel Types
*VK-88
Vintage 1
Modeling of a ‘70s combo organ including leakage
Vintage 2
Faithful modeling of a ’60s classic combo organ
Solid*
A variation of Vintage 1 with added harmonics designed
to boost the low end
Clean
Modeling of a '70s combo organ with all noise eliminated
the list. Once selected, the organ sound can be
further adjusted using harmonic bars and
intuitive controls. Even the most detailed
editing—like leakage level and rotary speed
control—can be accomplished right from the
front panel.
By simulating the sound of 91 tone wheels in
constant oscillation, the VK-Series gives
players full polyphony when playing the organ
sounds—complete with percussion effects
and more.
The pursuit of perfection
Not satisfied with re-creating the tone wheels
alone, Roland went on to examine other
components that make an organ sound unique.
As a result, the VK-Series includes realistic
leakage and click sounds. Simply adjust the
amount of leakage desired and the click level
to create just the sound you’re after.
*VK-88
Authentic rotary and amp sounds
A classic organ deserves a classic rotary
speaker. That’s why the VK-Series is graced
with COSM rotary modeling that can not only
simulate the sound of a well-known rotary
speaker, but also the construction of its tube
amp circuits, actual speaker cabinet
characteristics and natural ambience.
And with onboard COSM Amp Modeling, you
can get everything from clean gospel organs
to the gritty overdriven sounds of a rock organ.
The newly developed COSM Amp Type IV
stands out in particular for its killer gain and
crunchy distortion effect.
The VK-Series takes organ
modeling to a whole new
level of realism!
■ Amp Types
The VK-88 is the ultimate instrument
for players who crave the most
authentic organ sound and feel in a
double-manual setup. Add the optional
PK-25 pedalboard and KC-1000
amplifier for a playing experience
that is simply unrivaled.
provided. These include everything from
smooth and natural reverb to the classic
sounds of a spring reverb unit. Other unique
effects include ring modulation for more
intense expression, plus the ability to create
those tone wheel motor stops made popular by
rock organ players.
*VK-88
Type I
Faithful simulation of the most popular rotary speaker
Type II
Simulates the characteristics of a large tube guitar amp
Type III
Variation of a rotary speaker simulation
Type IV
Features an incredible gain stage for sharper
distortion sounds
All the effects you need
The VK-Series features several effects ideal for
organ. With the twist of a knob, for example,
you can add those vibrato
or chorus effects that are
essential to an organ
player’s sound. Four
types of reverb are also
*VK-88
*VK-88 only
*VK-88 shown with music rest (included),
optional KS-88 Organ Stand, PK-25 Pedalboard
and BNC-88 Organ Bench.
But that’s not all. The VK-Series can also
produce those classic percussion effects. Using
the front-panel controls, you can add percussion
on the second or third interval while choosing to
decrease the volume (soft) or
lengthen the decay (slow).
This attention to detail makes
all the difference in the
VK-Series’ organ sounds.
A true pleasure to play
Quick-firing Waterfall keyboards The doublemanual VK-88 and single-manual VK-8 both
feature 61-note waterfall keyboards for more
natural playing. Compared to the velocitysensitive keys found on a synthesizer, these
quick-firing keys require very little pressure to
The keyboards of synthesizers,
etc. require a deeper key
press to sound a tone.
Velocity-sensitive keys
The VK-Series’ quick-firing
keys sound with a more
shallow touch.
Quick-firing keys
sound a note—making them more suited to
the organ (see previous illustration). Waterfall
keyboards are also ideal for playing with
traditional organ techniques like glissandos.
Playing the VK-88 and VK-8 feels just like a
vintage organ!
Easy tonal editing via harmonic bars Organ
players will also be at home with the
VK-Series’ harmonic bars. On the VK-88, you’ll
find nine harmonic bars per manual, plus two
harmonic bars each for the pedal part and
Orchestral Tones. The nine harmonic bars on
the VK-8 and VK-8M, on the other hand, can
be easily switched for adjusting the Upper,
Lower and Pedal parts.
Optional pedalboard and more By connecting
the optional PK-25 or PK-7 pedalboard, you can
“kick bass” while keeping your hands on the
keyboard. The VK-88 can even be paired up with
a matching wooden stand (KS-88) and bench
(BNC-88) for traditional playing. Each of these
components has been designed to complement
the VK-Series both functionally and aesthetically.
PK-25 25-Key Pedalboard
This 25-key wooden pedalboard
works great with the VK-88.
It comes with onboard expression
and damper pedals, plus two
footswitches for controlling
rotary speed and braking,
sequencer Start/Stop and more.
PK-7 20-Key Pedalboard
The PK-7 packs all the features of
its big brother—like an onboard
expression pedal and two
footswitches—into a smaller,
20-key pedalboard that works
great with any VK-Series organ.
EV-7 Expression Pedal
A durable expression pedal with an extended
range appropriate for organ playing.
give players more performance possibilities.
What's more, the VK-88's Orchestral Tones
have three parts (Upper/Lower/Pedal) and
include instruments like piano, strings, brass
and outstanding choir sounds, to name just a
few. There are also Tones like Acoustic and
Electric bass—perfect for playing bass on an
optional pedalboard.
Unique Active Expression Roland’s Active
Expression feature makes it easy to slowly
fade in a sound over the organ using an
optional EV-7 Expression Pedal. On the VK-88
and VK-8, Active Expression can be used to
add sonic richness by fading in an Orchestral
Tone over the organ sound. By bringing in a
VK-8M
Synthesizer
A Bold Move Forward
Expanding your sonic palette The VK-88 and
VK-8 feature high-quality Orchestral Tones to
Keyboard Amp
EV-7
pad or brass, for example, you can accentuate
a particular section of a song. On the VK-8M,
Active Expression works in conjunction with
the Line input. Simply connect an external
sound generator (like a synth or MIDI module)
and you can fade it in via pedal!
Powerful realtime control via light-sensing
D Beam The VK-Series incorporates an
improved D Beam Controller for more effective
performance. Use it to control the rotary speed
and to create tone wheel motor stops, or to
create glissandos (VK-8M only). On the
VK-88 and VK-8M, the
D Beam’s LED even
changes color with
each D Beam preset, or
*VK-88
as your hand moves
closer and further away.
With the D Beam, you
can take organ playing
into the future.
*D Beam light has been colored for illustrative purposes
only. Actual infrared light beam is invisible.
The VK-8 is the combo organ by which all
others are measured. Its single-manual design
makes it a great choice on stage or in the studio.
The VK-8M puts Roland’s acclaimed Virtual
ToneWheel organ sound in a convenient
desktop unit with nine harmonic bars
and retro-style wood panels.
Loaded with Helpful Extras
Convenient User Registrations Each VK-Series
model features dedicated Registration buttons
(64 on the VK-88 and VK-8, 36 on the VK-8M) to
make storing and recalling custom settings
easy—great for live performance!
Connect an external rotary speaker The VK-88
and VK-8 also sport a Rotary Tone Cabinet jack
for direct connection to a rotary speaker.
Parameters like rotary speed (slow/fast) and
braking can be controlled right from the
organ’s front panel.
VK-88 Specifications
VK-8 Specifications
■ Keyboard • Upper: 61 keys (Waterfall keyboard with velocity and aftertouch) • Lower: 61 keys (Waterfall keyboard with velocity)
■ Sound Generator • Organ: Virtual ToneWheel • Orchestral Tones: PCM ■ Part • Organ: 3 parts (Upper, Lower, Pedal) • Orchestral Tones:
3 parts (Upper, Lower, Pedal) ■ Maximum Polyphony • Organ: Full Polyphony • Orchestral Tones: 128 voices ■ Organ • Tone Wheel:
VINTAGE 1, VINTAGE 2, SOLID, CLEAN, Leakage Level, Click Level • Vibrato and Chorus: V-1, V-2, V-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 • Percussion: SECOND,
THIRD, SOFT, SLOW • AMP Simulator: TYPE I, TYPE II, TYPE III, TYPE IV • Overdrive: Tone • Reverb: ROOM, HALL, CHURCH, SPRING,
Reverb Level • D BEAM: CRESCENDO, ROTARY SPEED, RING MODULATOR, TONE WHEEL BRAKE, SPRING SHOCK ■ Orchestral Tones
• Upper: STRINGS, LARGE CHOIR, GOSPEL CHOIR, SYNTH PAD, BRASS, WOOD WINDS, JAZZ SCAT, ACCORDION • Lower&Pedal: PIANO,
E.PIANO 1, E.PIANO 2, CLAVI, VIBES, HARPSICHORD, A.BASS, E.BASS • Effect: Chorus, Reverb ■ Internal Memory • Registration
Memory: 64 (User Memory) ■ Connectors • INPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type • MIX OUTPUT Jacks (L, R): XLR 3-32
type • MIX OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type • ORGAN OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type
• ORCHESTRAL OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type • PHONES Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type • EXPRESSION PEDAL
Jack • HOLD PEDAL Jack • CONTROL PEDAL 1 Jack • CONTROL PEDAL 2 Jack • MIDI Connectors (IN, PEDAL IN, OUT) • PK IN Connector
• ROTARY TONE CABINET Connector • AC Inlet ■ Power AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V ■ Power Consumption 55 W ■ Finish • Top Panel:
Simulated Walnut • Side Panel: Natural Wood Walnut Finish ■ Dimensions [VK-88] 1,184 (W) x 590 (D) x 199 (H) mm / 46-5/8 (W) x
23-1/4 (D) x 7-7/8 (H) inches [VK-88 including Music Rest] 1,184 (W) x 590 (D) x 383 (H) mm / 46-5/8 (W) x 23-1/4 (D) x 15-1/8 (H)
inches [VK-88 + KS-88] 1,184 (W) x 590 (D) x 946 (H) mm / 46-5/8 (W) x 23-1/4 (D) x 37-1/4 (H) inches [VK-88 including Music Rest
+ KS-88] 1,184 (W) x 590 (D) x 1,130 (H) mm / 46-5/8 (W) x 23-1/4 (D) x 44-1/2 (H) inches ■ Weight [VK-88] 39 kg / 86 lbs [KS-88]
23 kg / 50 lbs 12 oz [BNC-88] 20 kg / 44 lbs 2 oz [RKS-88] 9 kg / 19 lbs 14 oz ■ Accessories Owner's Manual, Edit Mode Quick
Reference, Music Rest, Rear Cover, Screw Set, Cord Clamp, PK Cable, Power Cord
■ Keyboard Waterfall 61 keys (with velocity) ■ Sound Generator • Organ: Virtual ToneWheel • Other Tones: PCM ■Part Upper Organ,
Lower Organ, Pedal Organ, Other Tones ■ Maximum Polyphony • Organ: Full Polyphony • Orchestral: 64 voices ■ Organ • Tone Wheel:
VINTAGE 1, VINTAGE 2, CLEAN, Leakage Level • Vibrato and Chorus: V-1, V-2, V-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 • Percussion: SECOND, THIRD, SOFT,
SLOW • AMP Simulator: TYPE I, TYPE II, TYPE III • Overdrive: Tone • Reverb: ROOM, HALL, CHURCH, SPRING, Reverb Level • D BEAM:
CRESCENDO, ROTARY SPEED, RING MODULATOR, TONE WHEEL BRAKE, SPRING SHOCK ■ Other Tones PIANO, ELECTRIC PIANO 1,
ELECTRIC PIANO 2, STRINGS, JAZZ SCAT, CHOIR, SYNTH, BRASS • Effect: Chorus, Reverb ■ Internal Memory • Preset Memory:
64 (User Memory) ■ Connectors MIDI Connectors (KEYBOARD IN, PEDAL IN, OUT), HOLD PEDAL Jack, EXPRESSION PEDAL Jack,
CONTROL PEDAL Jack, OUTPUT Jack (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type, PHONES Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, ROTARY
TONE CABINET Connector, AC Inlet ■ Power AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V ■ Power Consumption 15 W ■ Finish • Top Panel:
Simulated Walnut • Side Panel: Natural Wood Walnut Finish ■ Dimensions 1,160 (W) x 344 (D) x 109 (H) mm / 45-11/16 (W) x 13-9/16
(D) x 4-5/16 (H) inches ■ Weight 14.5 kg / 32 lbs ■ Accessories Owner’s Manual, Edit Mode Quick Reference, Power Cord
■VK-8 Rear Panel
■VK-88 Rear Panel
VK-8M Specifications
■ Sound Generator Virtual ToneWheel ■ Part Upper Organ, Lower Organ, Pedal Organ ■ Maximum Polyphony Full Polyphony ■ Organ
• Tone Wheel: VINTAGE 1, VINTAGE 2, CLEAN, Leakage Level • Vibrato and Chorus: V-1, V-2, V-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 • Percussion: SECOND,
THIRD, SOFT, SLOW • AMP Simulator: TYPE I, TYPE II, TYPE III, TYPE IV • Overdrive: Tone • Reverb: ROOM, HALL, CHURCH, SPRING,
Reverb level • D BEAM: CRESCENDO, ROTARY SPEED, RING MODULATOR, TONE WHEEL BRAKE, SPRING SHOCK, GLISSANDO ■ Internal
Memory • Registration Memory: 36 (User Memory) ■ Connectors • OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type • INPUT Jacks
(L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type • PHONES Jack: Stereo miniature phone type • EXPRESSION PEDAL Jack • MIDI Connectors (IN,
OUT) • AC ADAPTOR Jack (DC 9V) ■ Power Supply AC Adaptor (PSB-1U) ■ Power Consumption 700 mA ■ Finish • Side Panel: Natural
Wood Walnut Finish ■ Dimensions 233 (W) x 275 (D) x 77 (H) mm / 9-3/16 (W) x 10-7/8 (D) x 3-1/16 (H) inches ■ Weight 1.7 kg /
3 lbs 12 oz ■ Accessories Owner's Manual, Edit Mode Quick Reference, AC Adaptor, AC Cable
■VK-8M Rear Panel
KC-1000
Stereo Mixing Keyboard
Amplifier
The Ultimate Organ Amp
Add Roland’s KC-1000 Stereo Mixing Keyboard Amplifier, and you’ll get 310 watts of powerful
sound with unique RSS® ambient effects, split-frequency compression and an innovative
7-speaker design. A dedicated Organ input uses Roland’s RSS and COSM technologies to
create realistic tone cabinet reverberation — perfect for use with the VK-Series.
Options
BKT-8
Bracket Kit
(for VK-8M)
BNC-88
PDS-15
Organ Bench (for VK-88)
KS-12
Keyboard Stand (for VK-8)
PK-5 Dynamic MIDI Pedal
EV-5 Expression Pedal
Pad Stand
(for VK-8M)
KC-500
RKS-88
External Speaker Rack Kit (for VK-88)
This kit lets you mount a pair of DS-50A or
DS-30A monitors to the KS-88 stand behind
the included cloth cover.
By purchasing the optional BKT-8
Bracket Kit, you can mount the VK-8M
on Roland’s PDS-15 Stand for easy
access on stage or in the home studio.
DP-8 Damper Pedal
DP-2 Pedal Switch
FS-5U Foot Switch
KC-500/300/100/60
Mixing Keyboard Amplifier
Once a musical instrument generates sound vibrations, it reaches the human ear through various mediating objects, each of which significantly affects the sound. The material and configuration of the instrument, the electric/electronic/magnetic amplifying
system, the air and the reverberation of the room all affect the final sound. Sound modeling, the latest DSP technology, "virtually" reconstructs these objects. Roland's breakthrough Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) uses the advantages of
multiple modeling methods and succeeds in accurately emulating existing sounds, as well as producing sounds that have never before been created.
Visit us online at www.Roland.com
All specifications and appearances are subject to change.
All trademarks used in this catalog are the property of their respective companies.
Printed in Japan MAR. 2003 RAM-3670 PBL-GEN-SE BG-3